Intestinal intussusception in an adult caused by helminthic parasitosis
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Date
2016
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PAGEPress, Italy, Gastroenterology Insights 2016; 7:6469
Abstract
Intestinal intussusception is an uncommon acute condition in adults and is most commonly caused by an intestinal tumor mass. Helminthic parasitosis is a widespread infection in Africa, and the load of worms is often high in individuals living in areas with inadequate sanitation. We report a case of intestinal obstruction caused by Ascaris lumbricoides infection, which was complicated by ileo-caecal intussusception and required surgical treatment in a 40-year-old Ugandan woman. This case reinforces the importance of anthelminthic prophylaxis in African rural areas.
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Ascaris lumbricoides, Roundworm, Ileo-colic intussusception, Intestinal nematode
Citation
Pecorella, I., Okello, T. R., Ciardi, G., Ogwang, D. M., & Opira, C. (2016). Intestinal intussusception in an adult caused by helminthic parasitosis. Gastroenterology Insights, 7(1), 20-21.